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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.47, 1,106.99 and 507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.47, 1,106.99 and 507.91 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.47 : 1,106.99 = 507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.47/1,106.99 = 507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.47x = 1,106.99 × 507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.47x = 562,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,245.29/802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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